VL Jijjy stand spring

[1970 XLCH]

The Judges say the ends of the spring should face up . The "34 accesories catalog showes them down ( see attachment ) . Does anyone know what is correct ?? Thanks , Mike
PS : I know I spelled Jiffy wrong ! Sorry it was early & they woulden't let me edit the title !!

[Jim]

No, I don't know what is "Correct". But that is a conundrum! So... maybe it is possible that bikes came from the factory with the spring installed facing UP, but when they were sold as an accessory they were both facing DOWN? I "personally" believe the PHOTO in the accessory catalog to be "correct". But... what do I know? I don't show or have my bikes judged.

[wideglide38]

Mike, I would agree with Jim. With the spring hooks facing down they are less likely to catch anything. I would think a factory accessory catalog could be used as proof during judging; but, better to ask the judges first. William

[duffeycycles]

on page 19-2 of Johnny sells book it shows one end up & the outer end down.It is the OEM parts diagram.Next to it is the spring,also showing one end up & the other,outer end down...this is RL book

[frichie68]

Just one more reason I will never do the judging crap.

[HDSmitty]

It probably varied depending if the original installer was left or right handed, he (or she) just did what was easiest for them at the time. I can't imagine a judge would even BE that picky!

[duffeycycles]

More likely it was up & down,down for safety of your leg.I replace lots of springs,they usually go on easier & work smoother without wearing the perches if done as original

[1970 XLCH]

Thank's everyone ! Yes Rich , it is ridicules that grown men would be discussing such CRAP !!!!! That is why I hate restoration ! I will never do another one . I like bobbers , choppers & customs , where you don't have to worry about which way a spring is installed !!!! Mike

[T. Cotten]

...That is why I hate restoration... I like bobbers , choppers & customs...

Dont forget 'conservations', Mike!

Hating "restoration" is what a "conservation" is all about.

....Cotten

[Lee.c]

Don't know if this will help or not but here's a couple pictures of the one my 34. It's one of the few parts that had not been removed

[Steve Slocombe]

This is like wiring routing, where the part is correct but there is a disagreement about installation. I might make a judging comment if sure, but would not usually deduct.